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Trump Threatens Strait of Hormuz, Sparks 25th Amendment Calls

4/5/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump issued a threat on Truth Social, demanding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Critics including Anthony Scaramucci and Senator Chris Murphy called for Trump's removal under the 25th Amendment.
Marjorie Taylor Greene condemned the threats as harmful to the Iranian people.
The Strait's closure has driven oil prices above $100 per barrel, with no signs of negotiations from Iran.

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U.S. President Donald Trump issued a threat on Truth Social, demanding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Critics including Anthony Scaramucci and Senator Chris Murphy called for Trump's removal under the 25th Amendment.
Marjorie Taylor Greene condemned the threats as harmful to the Iranian people.
The Strait's closure has driven oil prices above $100 per barrel, with no signs of negotiations from Iran.